Willamina 4th of July Committee

10/24/2026

Bake Sale happening now! Starting now everything is half off! Come on down to the Blue Store

10/23/2026

Saturday, tomorrow. Yummy yummy.
I just talked to Debbie Abrames she made extra sugar cookies. So there will extras for sale at the bake sale.
If you preordered please let us know at the table that you have preorders.

🍂🧁 IT’S BAKE SALE TIME, WILLAMINA! 🧁🍂

Who’s ready for some homemade goodies? 😍❤️💙

Our Fall Bake Sale is coming up, and we need YOU to help us make it a sweet success! Every cookie, cupcake, brownie, and treat you buy helps support the Willamina 4th of July Fireworks! 🎆🇺🇸

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Best Stop Market (Blue Store)

🍪 Stock up on goodies, satisfy that sweet tooth, and help us keep our community’s 4th of July tradition going strong!

❤️ Don’t forget! Debbie’s famous sugar cookies will be available for preorder! Be sure to check Facebook for preorder information.

Every dollar raised brings us one step closer to lighting up the sky over Willamina! 🎆

👇 Share this post, tag a friend, and come see us Saturday! Let’s make this a SWEET day for Willamina!

🎆🇺🇸

10/16/2026

🍂🧁 IT’S BAKE SALE TIME, WILLAMINA! 🧁🍂

Who’s ready for some homemade goodies? 😍❤️💙

Our Fall Bake Sale is coming up, and we need YOU to help us make it a sweet success! Every cookie, cupcake, brownie, and treat you buy helps support the Willamina 4th of July Fireworks! 🎆🇺🇸

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Best Stop Market (Blue Store)

🍪 Stock up on goodies, satisfy that sweet tooth, and help us keep our community’s 4th of July tradition going strong!

❤️ Don’t forget! Debbie’s famous sugar cookies will be available for preorder! Be sure to check Facebook for preorder information.

Every dollar raised brings us one step closer to lighting up the sky over Willamina! 🎆

👇 Share this post, tag a friend, and come see us Saturday! Let’s make this a SWEET day for Willamina!

🎆🇺🇸

10/15/2026

Meet Julie Dean — one of the people behind the BOOM!

After wanting to volunteer for more than 20 years, Julie finally joined the effort this year because she believes strong leadership is what helps make this festival something special. Her favorite 4th of July memory so far is earning third place in her parade category in 2026! She hopes people realize just how much work happens behind the scenes to bring the celebration to life. To Julie, the Willamina 4th of July matters because it represents her town and her country.

Welcome to the people behind the BOOM, Julie!

We're looking for the next generation of volunteers. Maybe that's you.

10/13/2026

Meet Sherry Dawkins — one of the people behind the BOOM!

For 25 years, Sherry has volunteered to help keep the Mud Drags racing and the Willamina 4th of July tradition going strong. One of her favorite memories is sitting on the football field watching the fireworks when her kids were little. What she wishes more people knew is just how small the group is that plans and puts on this huge celebration. To Sherry, the 4th of July is also a way to honor our veterans and let them know how much their service is appreciated.

Thank you, Sherry, for 25 years of being one of the people behind the BOOM!

We're looking for the next generation of volunteers. Maybe that's you.

10/11/2026

Meet Jennie Ludwig — one of the people behind the BOOM!

For 10 years, Jennie has volunteered with the Willamina 4th of July, and for more than 20 years she’s been giving back through community service. She volunteers because she loves bringing smiles to people’s faces. One of her favorite memories goes back to 2005, when she helped create a parade float for Holy Cannoli—complete with pizza hats for the kids, pizza in the back, and gummy pizzas flying through the crowd!

Jennie hopes people recognize the festival’s rich history and commitment to the community. To her, the Willamina 4th of July brings together so many of the great things that make Willamina and its community special.

Thank you, Jennie, for 10 years of being one of the people behind the BOOM!

We're looking for the next generation of volunteers. Maybe that's you.

10/08/2026

Meet Tom Coblentz — one of the people behind the BOOM!

For 30 years, Tom has volunteered because he believes in supporting his community. His favorite part of the Willamina 4th of July is the parade, but what he values most is the support and camaraderie within the volunteer group. To Tom, the celebration represents a patriotic duty to our community—a tradition worth coming together to support year after year.

Thank you, Tom, for 30 years of being one of the people behind the BOOM!

We're looking for the next generation of volunteers. Maybe that's you.

10/06/2026

Meet Steve Abrames — one of the people behind the BOOM!

For more than 20 years, Steve has been volunteering because he loves being involved in his community. One of his favorite memories is sitting at second base during his first Willamina 4th of July and feeling the fireworks 35 years ago. To Steve, the festival’s special charm is its true hometown feel—bringing communities together, setting politics aside, and simply coming together to celebrate our country’s birthday.
Thank you, Steve, for more than 20 years of being one of the people behind the BOOM!

We're looking for the next generation of volunteers. Maybe that's you.

10/04/2026

Meet Jennifer Colton — one of the people behind the BOOM!

For 27 years, Jennifer has helped bring the Willamina 4th of July to life, especially through her love of designing and setting off the fireworks. Her favorite moment is hearing the crowd cheer after the fireworks show—a reminder of why she comes back year after year. She wants people to know that the festival takes far more work than most ever see, from the weeks of preparation beforehand to the work that continues afterward. To Jennifer, the 4th of July is a time for everyone to come together and celebrate our country’s birthday.

Thank you, Jennifer, for 27 years of being one of the people behind the BOOM!